Jack's life advice: pricing
Oct. 21st, 2012 10:05 pmDear Everyone,
If you want me to give you money, please TELL ME HOW MUCH. Our civilisation is largely built on money, a fungible exchange medium, deliberately designed for people to be able to help each other faster. Saying "well, maybe we want your money and maybe not, but you have to waste four hours talking about it first to find out" to me just sounds like "fuck you, we're happy with our existing customers and we don't want any more of your smelly money."
And yes, I know why it pays people to be obscure and manipulative. But saying "it's not just stupid, I'm deliberately trying to take advantage of you because I think I can get away with it" doesn't magically make it ok.
Love, Jack
PS. My time is valuable. Your time is valuable. This transaction is NOT THAT COMPLICATED. Please phone me when we require a synchronous conversation or a social bonding ritual. "Click on this button to have us phone you up at a random time during the week" is pretty much the worst way you could ever get my attention.
If you want me to give you money, please TELL ME HOW MUCH. Our civilisation is largely built on money, a fungible exchange medium, deliberately designed for people to be able to help each other faster. Saying "well, maybe we want your money and maybe not, but you have to waste four hours talking about it first to find out" to me just sounds like "fuck you, we're happy with our existing customers and we don't want any more of your smelly money."
And yes, I know why it pays people to be obscure and manipulative. But saying "it's not just stupid, I'm deliberately trying to take advantage of you because I think I can get away with it" doesn't magically make it ok.
Love, Jack
PS. My time is valuable. Your time is valuable. This transaction is NOT THAT COMPLICATED. Please phone me when we require a synchronous conversation or a social bonding ritual. "Click on this button to have us phone you up at a random time during the week" is pretty much the worst way you could ever get my attention.